Backend Software Engineer

What do we do: 

Our engineers build platforms that serve millions of users worldwide. Current projects include: 

• Content management & delivery systems for ingesting and distributing streaming content globally. 

• User management & personalization platforms for identity, profiles, and recommendations. 

• Event collection & processing pipelines for analytics and real-time features. 

• Emerging platforms for next-generation streaming experiences. 

Tech stack: 

• Languages & Frameworks: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot (Go is a plus) 

• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS or GCP, Docker, Kubernetes/ECS 

• Data & Messaging: Kafka, relational and NoSQL databases 

• CI/CD & Testing: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, JUnit, Mockito 

• Monitoring: New Relic 

How we work: 

• Autonomy & Ownership: Teams influence architectural and technology decisions. 

• Agile principles: Scrum/Kanban to deliver iteratively and adapt quickly. 

• Quality focus: Automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and thoughtful code reviews. 

• Global collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the US on Paramount+ and Pluto TV initiatives. 

Who we are looking for: 

We’re looking for engineers who think beyond code and want to contribute to product direction, teamwork, and shared success. 

• Will provide support for less experienced engineers - knowledge sharing matters to us, 

• Stay curious and keep up with modern backend technologies, 

• Want to understand the bigger picture, not just the ticket in front of them, 

• Are eager to learn and grow into highly independent, well-rounded engineers, 

• Actively participate in technical and product decision-making, 

• Enjoy collaborative teamwork and open communication, 

• Understand business context and act as true partners to product teams, 

• Communicate clearly and comfortably in English. 

Technical requirements: 

Instead of a strict year count, we focus on capability and maturity. We’re looking for someone who has: 

• Solid professional experience building backend systems (enough to work independently and make sound engineering decisions), 

• Strong knowledge of Java and its ecosystem (Spring), 

• Experience working in globally distributed teams or across time zones. 

We offer: 

• Employment contract,  

• Multisport card + private medical care,  

• Access to e-learning and self-development platforms,  

• Office library,  

• English language lessons,  

• We participate in and speak at conferences, also join/ run public meet-ups,  

• In-house activities: tech talks, hackathons,  

• You can use 10% of your working time to pursue your personal development, and side projects,  

• Active global inclusion and CSR groups,  

• Well located, modern office with lots of amenities – adjustable desks, electronics toolkit, 3D printer ready for you to use, pool table, console, table tennis, massage chair.